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New York state growers adapt to market, challenges
Paul Wafler’s apple production management journey has landed – at least for now. The Wolcott, New York grower has found contentment and profits... READ MORE »
California drought showing no sign of relenting
Although early February storms brought much-needed precipitation to California, they only made a small dent in the four-year-old drought, water manage... READ MORE »
Vineyard management plan changes during drought
How California wine grape vines responded in 2014 was partially dependent on what happened to them in 2013. It is good to find out what is happening b... READ MORE »
Talkin’ Shop: What’s your take on organic farming?
Editor's note: This is a complete list of the responses to the Talkin' Shop question on page 55 of the May 2013 issue of FGN. Organic chemical... READ MORE »
Central Illinois farm market going strong despite drought, frost
Tanner’s Orchard is celebrating its 65th year as a family-run business. The 80-acre, Speer, Ill., farm and market was founded in 1947 by John Ta... READ MORE »
Painting tree trunks protects against rodents, borers
Painting fruit tree trunks with white latex paint can prevent the bark from splitting and cracking off. Splitting can happen when the tree is exposed ... READ MORE »
Tennessee Farm Makes the Most of School Tours
As a young boy growing up in Memphis, Tenn., Jeff Alsup dreamed of becoming a farmer like his grandfather. Every chance he got, Jeff would travel to h... READ MORE »
Cool Grapes: New Wines Flow from New Minnesota Grapes
The number of wineries is growing in Minnesota, as seems to be true all over. Today, about 30 Minnesota wineries with 700 acres of wine grapes are try... READ MORE »
‘The Apple Man’ Leads School Lunch Effort
When Mark Doherty became chairman of the Michigan Apple Committee this year, he took the helm with a reputation in place. He was “The Apple Man,... READ MORE »
